Secrétaire in Rococo Style Maple France XX Century - France, Early XX Century

19th Century / 1801-1900

Rococo style gilt bronze wall clock. Display with hours in enamelled metal with Roman numerals protected by a lid with ground glass.

Mixed technique on paper. On the back the signature, the date and the title of the work. Also accompanied by photo authentication, with exhibition label at the Galerie CC in Graz. From the early 1970s, the Modenese artist Franco Guerzoni began a personal research dedicated to the exploration of the world of archeology, and to memory; Guerzoni likes memories, in the most positive sense of the term: personal memories and collective memories, constantly poured into his works which thus become dense with stratifications of matter and thoughts, sedimented by time and by the mind in the bed of the river of art. What emerges is a multitude of stories that the tireless artist has always collected starting from the first experiments with photography, passing through the study of archeology, up to artist's books and works with plaster. It comes from an important Milanese private historical collection.

Archeology of the Night 1992

Mixed technique on paper. On the back the signature, the date and the title of the work. Also accompanied by photo authentication, with exhibition label at the Galerie CC in Graz. From the early 1970s, the Modenese artist Franco Guerzoni began a personal research dedicated to the exploration of the world of archeology, and to memory; Guerzoni likes memories, in the most positive sense of the term: personal memories and collective memories, constantly poured into his works which thus become dense with stratifications of matter and thoughts, sedimented by time and by the mind in the bed of the river of art. What emerges is a multitude of stories that the tireless artist has always collected starting from the first experiments with photography, passing through the study of archeology, up to artist's books and works with plaster. It comes from an important Milanese private historical collection

Pyramids 1976

Composition in three pieces, photographic and mixed technique. On the back there is a label from Galleria Studio 47 with the data of the work (title, date and technique); the inventory number of the work is also present. It is also accompanied by an authentication on photo signed by the artist. From the early 1970s, the Modenese artist Franco Guerzoni began a personal research dedicated to the exploration of the world of archeology and memory; Guerzoni likes memories, in the most positive sense of the term: personal memories and collective memories, constantly poured into his works which thus become dense with stratifications of matter and thoughts, sedimented by time and by the mind in the bed of the river of art. What emerges is a multitude of stories that the tireless artist has always collected starting from the first experiments with photography, passing through the study of archeology, up to artist's books and works with plaster. The work is presented in a frame. It comes from an important Milanese private collection.

The Forgotten Parts 1991

Mixed technique on paper. On the back the signature, the date and the title of the work. Also accompanied by photo authentication, with exhibition label at the Galerie CC in Graz. From the early 1970s, the Modenese artist Franco Guerzoni began a personal research dedicated to the exploration of the world of archeology and memory; Guerzoni likes memories, in the most positive sense of the term: personal memories and collective memories, constantly poured into his works which thus become dense with stratifications of matter and thoughts, sedimented by time and by the mind in the bed of the river of art. What emerges is a multitude of stories that the tireless artist has always collected starting from the first experiments with photography, passing through the study of archeology, up to artist's books and works with plaster. It comes from an important Milanese private historical collection.

Shuffle the 1980 Cards

Graphite on paper. On the back there is a label from Galleria Studio 47, showing the data of the work (title and date). From the early 1970s, the Modenese artist Franco Guerzoni began a personal research dedicated to the exploration of the world of archeology and memory; Guerzoni likes memories, in the most positive sense of the term: personal memories and collective memories, constantly poured into his works which thus become dense with stratifications of matter and thoughts, sedimented by time and by the mind in the bed of the river of art. What emerges is a multitude of stories that the tireless artist has always collected starting from the first experiments with photography, passing through the study of archeology, up to artist's books and works with plaster. The work is presented in a Plexiglas case. It comes from an important Milanese private historical collection.

Italy Second half of the 20th century

Silver candlestick with three flames with pod decorations and repeated motifs. Volute arms with animal heads. Engraved silver mark, that of the silversmith is difficult to decipher. Grams 570.

Oil painting on canvas. At the bottom left there are the two initials AC, perhaps followed by an illegible surname. The Saint, framed by a rich curtain, is identified as Cecilia by the presence of the organ, an instrument she played and which had her erected as patroness of music; she is richly dressed for her wealthy Roman status and holds the palm of martyrdom. The painting has small drops of color and stains. It is presented in a mid-1900s frame.

Italy Mid 1900s approx

Silver cruet with glass ampoules. Engraved hallmark of the silver and silversmith. Grams 254.

Italy First Half of the 19th Century

Finely engraved and perforated silver oil cruet with Greek fret, torchon and gargoyle decorations. The cruet is supported by four feral-shaped feet and has a top grip with specular swans. Silver hallmarks engraved with initials BZ, probably initials of the silversmith. 675 grams. Ground glass ampoules.

Italy XVIII Century

Majolica ceramic plate with all-round polychrome decoration in oriental style. The plate has a slightly sloping brim and a brown profiled smooth rim.